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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Nikon Coolpix S5200 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Nikon S5200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-156mm (F) lens
  • 146g - 98 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S5200 (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is relatively close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5200 was revealed 13 months later than the TG-320 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the S5200 grades versus the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5200 over the Olympus TG-320

 S5200 TG-320 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Nikon S5200

 TG-320 S5200 

Common features in the Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-320

 S5200 TG-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5200 comes with external dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the S5200 and the TG-320.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S5200 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S5200 and TG-320.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S5200 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent S5200 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5200 Portrait photography factors
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography factors
30
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5200 Street photography details
Olympus TG-320 Street photography details
48
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition (155g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5200 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
27
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (160 shots)
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5200 Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-320 Travel photography advice
68
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (160 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (155g)
environment proof
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (150 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5200 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery pack (160 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
39
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery (150 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5200 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
32
fairly wide (26mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition (155 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S5200 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5200 and Olympus TG-320
 Nikon Coolpix S5200Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5200 Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-01-29 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-156mm (6.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 146 gr (0.32 pounds) 155 gr (0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 160 photos 150 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 LI-42B
Self timer - Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $130 $0